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$55 per person | From Quito

Chimborazo Summit

Ecuador's highest peak

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Chimborazo Climbing Tour

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AVG. TEMPERATURE
-5°C / 23°F

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TOUR RATING
5 / 5

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AVG. ELEVATION
6,263 meters / 20,548 feet

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DIFFICULTY
Extreme

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Equipment Check & Departure from Quito

Start your adventure by meeting your guide at our Quito office at 08:00 a.m. We’ll go through a comprehensive equipment check to ensure everything is in order for the climb. This is an essential step to guarantee your safety and comfort during the expedition. Once all gear is checked, we will depart Quito, heading south toward our first stop.

We will drive through the Avenue of Volcanoes and stop near Chimborazo for lunch.

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Journey to the Refuge

After lunch, we will travel in our 4x4 vehicle to reach the parking lot and the first refuge, located at an altitude of 4,800 meters (15,748.03 ft). We'll gear up and embark on a three-hour hike to the second refuge. You will stay here for the night.

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Glacier Training & Preparation

In the late afternoon, we will have a briefing and glacier school session to learn how to handle the equipment, depending on the weather conditions. This will be followed by dinner and a well-deserved rest, preparing us for the next day's summit attempt.

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Midnight Summit Attempt

We’ll start our Chimborazo summit attempt from the high camp around midnight. This challenging journey involves a 6 to 8-hour trek, with a significant portion of the climb on ice. Our goal is to reach the summit by sunrise, between 6 and 7 a.m., where we’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views. This timeframe can vary based on weather conditions, the climbers’ pace, and acclimatization.

In the event that any member of our team cannot continue and needs to descend for safety reasons, we will need to make a collective decision. Please keep in mind that there will be two climbers per mountain guide. If one traveler is unable to continue, the entire group must return. In some cases, if there are other climbers attempting the summit, there may be an opportunity for the traveler who wishes to continue to join a different rope group. However, this is never guaranteed and may involve additional costs.

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Descent & Return to Quito

After reaching the summit, we will descend back to the refuge for breakfast. Following a brief rest, we'll continue our descent to the parking lot. By approximately 5:00 p.m., we'll return to Quito.

Group Rate: from 400 USD per person with a minimum of 2 participants.
Solo Traveler Rate: from 800 USD for 1 participant.

Departures are every day of the week.

Important:

Please be advised that the itinerary is subject to change without prior notice due to external factors and at the discretion of the guide.

Activity times are approximate and may be adjusted if necessary.

Although we recommend participants have good fitness for the hike’s and climbs physical demands, please note that our experienced guide will always be there to provide support.

Please note that when you are a solo traveler and request us to match you with another climber, we cannot guarantee the physical condition or prior experience of your partner, just as we cannot guarantee your conditions and experience to the other climber. As a solo traveler with significant mountain experience and a strong desire to ensure a successful summit, we always advise booking a private tour.

Private transport in a 4×4 vehicle.

Certified ASEGUIM guide fluent in Spanish and English.

Meals: lunch and dinner on the first day, breakfast on the second day.

Accommodation at the refuge, including a bed, mattress, and thermal blanket.

Glacier school session, weather permitting.

Technical mountain equipment: plastic boots, crampons, harness, carabiner, helmet, flashlight (without batteries), external two-finger gloves, gaiters, ice axe, waterproof pants, waterproof jacket, and rope.

Extra food and drinks, 2 liters of water per day.

Personal clothing: Lycra-type shirt and pants, fleece jacket and pants, internal gloves, 2 to 3 pairs of socks.

Backpacks: one 40-liter and one 15-liter.

Buff (neck gaiter).

Sunblock.

Sleeping bag.

Sunglasses.

Camera.

Batteries for the flashlight (2 pairs of AAA).

Taxes Ecuadorian tourist and companies.

Get ready for climbing tour with this packing list:

Lycra-type shirt and pants

Fleece jacket and pants

Internal gloves

2 to 3 pairs of socks

1 large backpack (40 liters)

1 small backpack (15 liters)

Buff (neck gaiter)

Sleeping bag

Sunglasses

Camera

Flashlight batteries (2 pairs of AAA)

Sunblock

Extra food and drinks

2 liters of water per day

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Group Rate: from 400 USD per person with a minimum of 2 participants.
Solo Traveler Rate: from 800 USD for 1 participant.

Departures are every day of the week.

Important:

Please be advised that the itinerary is subject to change without prior notice due to external factors and at the discretion of the guide.

Activity times are approximate and may be adjusted if necessary.

Although we recommend participants have good fitness for the hike’s and climbs physical demands, please note that our experienced guide will always be there to provide support.

Please note that when you are a solo traveler and request us to match you with another climber, we cannot guarantee the physical condition or prior experience of your partner, just as we cannot guarantee your conditions and experience to the other climber. As a solo traveler with significant mountain experience and a strong desire to ensure a successful summit, we always advise booking a private tour.

Private transport in a 4×4 vehicle.

Certified ASEGUIM guide fluent in Spanish and English.

Meals: lunch and dinner on the first day, breakfast on the second day.

Accommodation at the refuge, including a bed, mattress, and thermal blanket.

Glacier school session, weather permitting.

Technical mountain equipment: plastic boots, crampons, harness, carabiner, helmet, flashlight (without batteries), external two-finger gloves, gaiters, ice axe, waterproof pants, waterproof jacket, and rope.

Extra food and drinks, 2 liters of water per day.

Personal clothing: Lycra-type shirt and pants, fleece jacket and pants, internal gloves, 2 to 3 pairs of socks.

Backpacks: one 40-liter and one 15-liter.

Buff (neck gaiter).

Sunblock.

Sleeping bag.

Sunglasses.

Camera.

Batteries for the flashlight (2 pairs of AAA).

Taxes Ecuadorian tourist and companies.

Get ready for climbing tour with this packing list:

Lycra-type shirt and pants

Fleece jacket and pants

Internal gloves

2 to 3 pairs of socks

1 large backpack (40 liters)

1 small backpack (15 liters)

Buff (neck gaiter)

Sleeping bag

Sunglasses

Camera

Flashlight batteries (2 pairs of AAA)

Sunblock

Extra food and drinks

2 liters of water per day

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Frequently Asked questions

Chimborazo Climbing

Q: How difficult is the climb to the summit of Chmborazo?

The climb is challenging and requires good physical condition. It involves a slow, 6 to 8-hour ascent on ice to reach the summit by sunrise.

Q: Do I need prior mountaineering experience?

We require and appreciate a certain level of experience for this tour to ensure you get the most out of the experience.

Q: What if someone decides to turn back during the climb?

Please keep in mind that there will be two climbers per mountain guide. If one traveler is unable to continue, the entire group must return unless there are additional guides available to split the group.

Q: How should I prepare for high altitude on the climb?

Proper acclimatization is key. We offer other acclimatization tours recommended before your summit attempt. The itinerary includes gradual ascent and overnight stay at high altitude. Stay hydrated and follow the guide’s recommendations.